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Attorney General Jeff Landry Announces Public Corruption Guilty Plea
Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced that Curtis Mack has pled guilty to felony charges of malfeasance in office and money laundering.
AG Jeff Landry Advises Consumers To Use Checklist For Handling Post-Flood Bill
Dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster can be overwhelming for families and businesses. Attorney General Jeff Landry advises consumers to use a simple checklist of options for paying bills in the flood recovery process.
Louisiana OMV To Begin Issuing Real ID Compliant Credentials
Starting Monday, Louisiana citizens will have the option to obtain a Real ID compliant credential.
Lafayette General Foundation Announces Mayci Breaux Scholarship Winners
The scholarship began with a $100-donation from a benefactor in Montana. The scholarship soon grew to a $50,000 award.
Home For The Holidays Benefits Local Charities
"What's raised in Acadiana, stays in Acadiana."
Attorney General Jeff Landry Encourages Citizens To Know Their Housing Rights
While some flood victims look for places to rent as their homes get repaired, Attorney General Jeff Landry is educating owners and renters about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.
Breaux Bridge Police Looking For Accused Thief
Breaux Bridge Police need assistance identifying the pictured subject. He was involved in a theft at Park Hardy in Breaux Bridge.
Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal Wants Trial Moved To Lafayette (UPDATED)
Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal and his co-defendants, Gerald Savoy and Mark Frederick, are asking the court to move the trial from Shreveport to Lafayette.
Carencro Woman Pleads Guilty In Son’s Death In 2014 (UPDATED)
27 year old Bryant Rogers has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend's infant son.
Evangeline, St. Martin Parish DSNAP Sites Announced
More than 91,000 households approved for DSNAP so far
Richard Zuschlag To Receive 2016 Jewell P. Lowe Humanitarian Award From 232-HELP
232-HELP, Inc. is proud to announce that Richard Zuschlag has been selected as this
year’s recipient of the Jewell P. Lowe Humanitarian Award.
UL Lafayette-Boise St. Game To Be Televised In Acadiana
Can't make it to the game Saturday? Catch it on TV.
Wanted Sex Offender Arrested, 4 Missing Children Recovered As Group Was Traveling Through Acadiana
37 year-old Joseph F. Moreno, who was traveling with a woman and four children, was wanted out of California.
‘Acadiana Strong’ Concert to Benefit Flood Victims Planned for Sept. 4th at Evangeline Downs
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 4th at Evangeline Downs for the "Acadiana Strong" benefit concert. 100% of proceeds will go to flood victims.
Registration Details Released For Shelter At Home Program
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released registration information for the Shelter at Home Program, a new program that will allow Louisiana residents whose homes flooded to shelter at their own home while they continue to rebuild, rather than relocating to a shelter, hotel or rental property.
Why All Flood Victims Need To Register For This Help
The Shelter at Home Program evaluates each applicant’s home and, if up to $15,000 of work in that home can create a safe, secure, habitable place for the family to live while they continue their permanent home rebuilding.
Lafayette, Acadia Parish DSNAP Sites Open Monday
The Blackham Coliseum and the Rayne Civic Center will be open for DSNAP benefits distribution next week.
On President’s Visit, Gov. Edwards Requests Additional Assistance For Louisiana
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards visited with President Barack Obama on his visit to Louisiana to see first-hand the severe flooding that left 20 parishes with a major federal disaster declaration.
Disaster Food Stamp Benefits Now Available, But By Alphabetical Order
The best way to pre-register is online at www.dcfs.la.gov/preregister, or you can call 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578).
UL Lafayette Helps Students Cope With Flooding Challenges
The University has started a fundraising campaign to make sure that flood-affected students can afford to enroll for the fall semester.